Does it contradict sincerity and corrupt the intention of heavenly reward if I intend to help others earn their livelihood through courses and books that are not free (i.e., sold for a fee), with the aim that they become an ongoing charity (ṣadaqa jāriya) and knowledge that is inherited? And does this mean that teachers who receive a salary will not be rewarded in the afterlife?
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Working for the sake of religion, such as teaching and writing, and benefiting from it worldly by receiving a salary or selling books, does not contradict sincerity. However, what is forbidden is learning or teaching solely for the purpose of worldly gain.
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